Russound BSK-1 Bluetooth Source Kit User manual

Brand: Russound

Model: BSK-1 Bluetooth Source Kit

Type: User manual

Russound BSK-1 Bluetooth Source Kit enables you to wirelessly transmit audio content from your portable media player, smartphone, or other Bluetooth-equipped device to your Russound multiroom audio system. It consists of two components: a compact BTC-1X Remote Transceiver and a BTC-1 Termination Box. The BTC-1X Remote Transceiver can be placed on a flat surface or in a standard electrical box, allowing you to connect and move throughout the listening area without interrupting the audio stream.

BSK-1

Bluetooth® Source Kit

Overview

The BSK-1 Bluetooth Source Kit enables the user of a portable

media player, smartphone, or other Bluetooth equipped device

to wirelessly transmit audio content to a Russound multiroom

audio system. The BTC-1X Remote Transceiver connects to the

BTC-1 Termination Box via a single CAT-5 cable. The CAT-5 cable

both powers the transceiver and transmits audio signals from the

BTC-1 Termination Box which is then connected to the multiroom

controller for audio and 12VDC trigger signals. It can be

designated either as a global source for the multiroom system or

as a local source for an individual "Primary Zone" with automatic

control over zone power, source selection and volume level.

The compact BTC-1X Remote Transceiver can sit on a  at

surface or be placed in a standard electrical box in an ideal

location so that the user can connect and move throughout the

listening area without interrupting the audio stream. Housed in

a compact surface-mount metal box, the BTC-1 Termination Box

is connected directly to the controller via RCA audio patch cables

and an optional 12VDC trigger cable.

Safety Instructions

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the equipment is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the equipment in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating and user

instructions.

5. Water and Moisture - The equipment should not be used

near water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

6. Mounting - The equipment should be mounted or secured as

recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Heat - The equipment should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment

(including ampli ers) that produce heat.

8. Power Sources - The product should be connected to a power

supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or

as marked on the equipment.

9. Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be taken so

that the grounding or polarization means of the product is not

defeated.

10. Avoid spills and foreign objects. Ensure liquids and objects

don’t get into the product enclosure through any openings.

11. Damage Requiring Service - The equipment should be

serviced by quali ed service personnel when: the power supply

cord or the plug has been damaged; objects have fallen, liquid has

been spilled into the equipment; the equipment has been exposed

to rain; the equipment does not appear to operate normally; or the

equipment has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged.

12. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the

equipment beyond that described in the operating instructions. All

other servicing should be referred to quali ed service personnel.

13. Care – From time to time you should wipe any dust

accumulation from the equipment with a soft dry cloth.

the property of their respective owners. Russound is not responsible for

typographical errors or omissions. Speci cations are subject to change

without notice.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Russond is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Russound, Inc. 5 Forbes Rd., Newmarket, NH 03857, USA

tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388 www.russound.com

technical support: 866.888.7466 e-mail: [email protected]

28-1369 06.06.14, Rev.5

Testing

Verify the red power LED is lit on the BTC-1 Termination

Box and the green LED is lit on the BTC-1X Remote

Transceiver.

Turn on a Bluetooth® enabled source i.e. media player,

smartphone, or computer. Open the Bluetooth menu

and enable the pairing feature on the device. Select the

Russound BSK-1 product by its con gured name from

the list of available Bluetooth enabled products. Enter PIN

number 0000 to complete pairing.

Select the desired audio from the device and start the

playback.

For Local Source con gurations

The Local Source feature is designed for use when the

Primary Zone is in the O state and is not available if the

Primary Zone is already in use.

When an audio output signal from the BSK-1 is detected

by the C-Series controller, the Primary Zone will turn on,

select the BSK-1 source and set the zone's volume level

based on the settings made through SCS-C5 software.

The volume on the source device should be at its highest

setting to assure the audio output level from the BSK-1 will

be strong enough to detect and activate the Local Source

feature. If the audio signal level is not strong enough for

the C-Series controller to detect, the local source feature

will not activate or, if already in use, will shut the local

source feature o after 10 minutes of no audio signal

detection.

For non-Local Source con gurations

Turn on a zone and select the BSK-1 source input and

adjust the volume to the desired level. Audio from the

Bluetooth enabled source should be heard throughout the

zone.

Normal Use

Only one device at a time may be actively paired with

the BSK-1 in the multiroom system. Activate the Bluetooth

feature from the source device and connect or 'pair' with

the BSK-1 by selecting its assigned name. If being used as a

Local Source and the Primary Zone is in the O state, it will

automatically be turned on, select the BSK-1 source input

and volume level adjusted. Otherwise manually choose

your music and start playing. Choose the appropriate

source input on the Russound system and enjoy the music.

When  nished, disconnect your device from the BSK-1 or

turn o the Bluetooth feature of the source device. If you

move your device out of range (15M without obstruction)

it will automatically sever the connection. If you are unable

to connect to the BSK-1, another device within range may

be connected.

Speci cations

BTC-1X Remote Transceiver

Power requirements: supplied by BTC-1 via CAT-5

Frequency: 2,400-2,483.5 MHz

CAT-5 connection: RJ-45 (T568A standard)

Dimensions: 70mm x 56mm x 26mm (W x D x H)

Weight: 3.1 ounces

Max cable length: 300’ (CAT-5) BTC-1X to BTC-1

50', (15M) without obstruction

BTC-1 Termination box

Power requirements: 12VDC 300mA

CAT-5 connection: RJ-45 (T568A standard)

Trigger Output: 12VDC 100 mA Max

Trigger Input: 12VDC

Audio Connections: 2 RCA

Dimensions: 122mm x 51mm x 38mm (W x D x H)

Weight: 7.3 ounces

Max cable length: 25’ (RCA cable) BTC-1 to Controller

300’ (CAT-5) BTC-1X to BTC-1

Limited Warranty

The Russound BSK-1 is fully guaranteed for two (2) years

from the date of purchase against all defects in materials and

workmanship. During this period Russound will replace any

defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without

charge for either parts or labor. For this warranty to apply, the unit

must be installed and used according to its written instructions. If

service is necessary, it must be performed by Russound. Russound

assumes no responsibility for defects resulting from abuse or

servicing performed by an agency or person not speci cally

authorized in writing by Russound. Damage to or destruction of

components due to improper use voids the warranty. In these

cases the repair will be made at the owner’s expense. Accidental

damage and shipping damage are not considered defects under

the terms of the warranty. To return for repairs, the unit must

be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a

Return Authorization number and documentation explaining

the nature of the service required. Any product returned without

prior written permission will be returned to sender. Russound

sells products only through authorized Dealers and Distributors

to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service.

Any Russound product purchased from an unauthorized dealer

or other source, including retailers, mail order sellers and online

sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing Russound

warranty policy. Any sale of products by an unauthorized source

or other manner not authorized by Russound shall void the

warranty on the applicable product.

To obtain Return Authorization please contact us at:

[email protected]

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of

the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of or

more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna; increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver; connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

di erent from that to which the receiver is connected, or consult

the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

Connection Instructions

Read all instructions before starting the installation.

Determine the ideal location for the BTC-1X Remote

Transceiver based on whether it will be a global or local

source, keeping in mind that structural elements, concrete,

and other 2.4 gHz transmitters may interfere with the

signal. The BTC-1X Remote Transceiver may be located in a

freestanding position or in a standard 18 ci electrical box.

The BTC-1X Remote Transceiver must be accessible for

programming a custom name later.

Route a single CAT-5 cable from the BTC-1 Termination

Box to the BTC-1X Remote Transceiver location. The

recommended maximum CAT-5 cable length is 300

feet (91.44 meters) between the BTC-1X and the BTC-1

Termination Box. If the BTC-1X location is freestanding,

the CAT-5 cable can be terminated to a RJ-45 wall plate

using the T568A standard wiring con guration. A CAT-5

jumper cable would then be connected from the wall plate

to the BTC-1X. If the location is in-wall, the CAT-5 cable is

routed into an 18 ci or larger US standard electrical work

box where it is terminated with a RJ-45 plug which is then

connected to the BTC-1X.

The BTC-1 Termination Box should be placed close to the

controller (distance not to exceed 25 ft). The installer then

installs the BTC-1 by either mounting it to a  at surface

or to the back of an A/V equipment rack using screws

through the holes in the mounting  anges. Terminate the

end of the CAT-5 cable connected to the BTC-1X Remote

Transceiver with an RJ-45 plug using the T568A standard

wiring con guration. Connect the cable to the BTC-1

Termination Box.

Connect RCA audio patch cables from the termination

box’s audio outputs to the designated source input on the

Russound controller for which the BSK-1 will be assigned

to.

The provided two conductor 12VDC trigger cable

terminated with a 1/8” male plug at each end is connected

from the termination box’s 12VDC trigger output to the

Home Theater trigger input on the Russound controller.

This will wake the Russound controller from standby once

the BSK-1 is actively paired with a Bluetooth® enabled

source.

If this is to be used as a local source for a zone, use SCS-C5

con guration software to assign it to a Primary Zone and

set the Local Source turn on volume level which is unique

from the zone turn on volume level.

Connect the included 12VDC power supply to the

BTC-1 Termination Box but do not plug into the wall until

installation has been completed.

Connection Diagram

RJ-45 CAT-5 Wiring Scheme

RJ-45

MCA-C5 Controller

BTC-1

BTC-1X

Power

Trigger (opt)

RCA to Source

CAT-5 300’ Max Cable Length

Source con guration

Con gure the C-Series Controller using SCS-C5

con guration software.

The BSK-1 is supported by C-Series products with the

minimum  rmware listed below :

MCA-C3 v4.00.00 or higher

MCA-C5 v5.00.00 or higher

MDK-C5 v5.00.00 or higher

SCS-C5 v5.00.00 or higher

My Russound v2.00.00 or higher

All current  rmware update  les are located on the

Russound Support center, www.russound.com.

The installer con gures the source input which the

BSK-1 is connected to by selecting the device from the

drop-down list of source device types on the source setup

page. A drop down list will be presented for selection of

a Primary Zone with a default selection of 'None' along

with a turn on volume setting for the Primary Zone if this

is to be used as a Local Source. If this is to be used as a

global source for all zones leave the selection as 'None'.

Otherwise, select a Primary Zone from the list and adjust

the turn on volume for the Primary Zone for when the BSK-

1 is being used. Doing so enables the audio sensing for

that source input to trigger local source settings for the

selected zone as follows:

• Turn on the Primary Zone.

• Select the BSK-1 source for the Primary Zone

• Set the Primary Zone volume for Local Source use

Adjust the Source Volume Trim on the Source Summary

page within SCS-C5 so that the BSK-1 output level

appropriately matches that of the other audio sources.

Save the system con guration to the controller

Assigning a custom name to the device

The BTC-1X comes con gured with the Name Russound

and Passkey 0000. To create a more secure network, it is

recommended that a unique Name and Passkey be created

at the time of installation and provided to the homeowner.

Follow the steps below to create a unique Name and

Passkey for each BTC-1X.

Note: CAT-5 cable must be connected during

programming to provide power to BTC-1X.

1. Plug in the micro USB cable (included) to the USB

programming port in the BTC-1X. (see diagram)

2 Connect the micro USB cable to the USB port on the PC.

3. Download the BSK-1 programming software from the

dealer portal at www.russound.com.

4. Launch the BTC-1X Con guration Tool software.

5. Enter a unique Name and a numeric Passkey

(minimum 4 digits), then Write to device.

6. Disconnect the micro USB cable from the BTC-1X  rst,

then cycle the power on the BTC-1X by removing the

CAT-5. Cycling the power will reboot the BTC-1X with

the assigned custom Name and Passkey.

Important Considerations

• Disconnect the power cord to the controller before

making any connections to the controller.

• Verify that all connections and polarity are correct.

• Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to

prevent humming from induced noise.

• Choose reliable signal cables and patch cords.

• Avoid running audio cords or CAT-5 signal cables close

to house electrical wiring for any distance. If you have

to run them parallel, make sure to space the wires at

least two feet from the AC line. If you need to cross an

AC line it should be at a 90° angle.

CAT-5 Jack

Power LED

Programming Jack

Micro USB cable

(Included)

BTC-1X Remote Transceiver

BTC-1 Termination Box

CAT-5 Jack

12 VDC Trigger

RCA Audio Outputs

Power Jack

Power LED

BTC-1 and BTC-1X

Russound BSK-1 Bluetooth Source Kit User manual

Russound BSK-1 Bluetooth Source Kit User manual

Russound BSK-1 Bluetooth Source Kit User manual

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